The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 143, Issue 6 , Pages 776-779 , December 2003

Brain imaging and prophylactic therapy in children with migraine: recommendations versus reality

  • Nina Felice Schor, MD, PhD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Nina F. Schor, MD, PhD, Division of Child Neurology, 3705 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

Received 6 May 2003 ,Revised 24 July 2003 ,Accepted 29 August 2003.

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PII: S0022-3476(03)00578-X

doi: 10.1067/S0022-3476(03)00578-X

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 143, Issue 6 , Pages 776-779 , December 2003

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